I just love trees. And while I like all trees, but there is something special about Christmas trees. A wintery landscape is simply breathtaking and the sight of tall evergreens freshly coated with snow is beautiful. I love to gaze and to take it all in… the branches gently drooping under the weight of the snow, the sunlight glistening over mounds of snow—the beauty of it amazes me. In regard for these beloved conifers, here are a series of ideas for Christmas cards.
All you need is scallop-edge scissors, stamps, paint, and rubber cement to make these! Simply cut the paper along one edge of the card and use whatever stamps you like. When making several cards you can make them the same, or use different stamps so that no two cards are alike.
Love, love, love paper crafting! These icosahedrons are fun to make and super cute. You can switch up the size of circles to make these cuties smaller or larger. Jumbo-size it and use them as ceiling decorations! Instead of buying new cardstock, try making these from old Christmas cards, gift bags or even gift boxes. When choosing paper, I recommend selecting 3 different colors/prints.
Craft foam is an easy way to make cards unique—these patterns and shapes would not be as interesting if they were cut from ordinary paper. The 3D effect adds a nice element to the cards. Happy card making!
These are a bit tedious, but fun to make. I like the illusion that the ellipses are colliding; it makes me think of rings around Saturn. I used holiday cardstock, but double-sided cardstock would be even better!
This adorable penguin is so cute and chubby! He just makes me so happy. He’s round and sliding downhill so fast that he’s about to lose his hat! Spread some winter cheer with this fun & whimsical card.
This pin board is a great way to display Christmas cards, pictures, or anything you want. Embellish the top with silk flowers and greenery for a seasonal touch.
I found my foam while scrounging around the closet in the Elf Clubhouse, but you can use a variety of things to make yours. Large sheets of green foam can be found at the craft store. You could repurpose an old corkboard that you may have lying around the house. Sometimes you can find big blocks of foam inside boxes of large purchases [e.g., TV]. Or make one by stacking sheets of cardboard together. Thrift stores are also great places to find materials for craft projects!
It is not ideal to hang boards made of foam, but they are very pretty when displayed on an easel, mantelpiece, or even propped upon a table.
This week we are featuring several handmade card crafts, so be sure to check back daily for some unique ideas!
Today I’m making cards by layering different prints and types of paper. The textures, colors, and prints make the possibilities endless. I really like paper and stationery, so I feel conflicted when shopping for paper because I want them all! There are so many different types of Christmas themed paper—bright and whimsical, wintery blue tones, bright reds and greens, earthy reds and greens, and of course glittery paper. (What’s Christmas without a little (or a lot) of sparkle?!)
Use these fun favor cones as Christmas party favors for your guests. Each cone can hold a small gift, such as an ornament or edible goodies. Fill with chocolates, candy canes, popcorn, or jelly beans. These are also great for giving baked goodies to co-workers and friends. If using these to hold baked goods, place the goodies in a food safe bag prior to putting into the paper cone.
Brittany on Raymond’s Sporty Dream